“Start spreadin’ the news!” The Yankees’ victory anthem might be silent in the Big Apple tonight, but it’s ringing loud and clear in the ears of shell-shocked Toronto fans.
The New York Yankees have rediscovered their mojo, and they did it on foreign soil. After a nightmarish fortnight marked by a season-high four-game losing streak, back-to-back defeats by the Mets, and a crushing defeat by the Orioles, the Yanks have risen from the ashes in enemy territory.
On Friday night, the Pinstripers’ bats roared back to life, delivering a stunning 16-5 demolition of the Blue Jays that left the Rogers Centre crowd – 34,791 – in stunned silence.
The turning point came in the fifth inning when Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s hustle play sent Yankee ace Marcus Stroman into a frustrated frenzy. “Throw the f—— ball,” the pitcher screamed, as the Jays took a 3-1 lead. But Stroman’s outburst was the spark that ignited the Yankee inferno.
Stroman screaming at Gleyber on the mound. The good vibes roll on for the Yanks. pic.twitter.com/k58a4T6Fqf
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In the sixth, down 3-1, Soto got the green light on a 3-0 pitch and launched a massive three-run homer that had the stadium shaking. The Yankees surged ahead and never looked back.
Juan Soto with a MAJESTIC swing 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MGlsEHNcky
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The floodgates opened as Judge, Torres, Verdugo, and even the slumping LeMahieu joined the hit parade. By the end, the Yankees had racked up a season-high 18 hits and 16 runs, with every starter contributing.
Ladies and gentlemen, the sleeping giants have awakened. The Yankees we know and love (or love to hate) are back, reminding everyone why they’re the most iconic franchise in sports. Buckle up, baseball fans—the Bronx Zoo is open for business, and they’re serving up heaping plates of humble pie to anyone who dared to count them out.